Alabama § 36-21-2 - Subsistence Allowance for Certain Law Enforcement Officers.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 36-21-2 — Subsistence Allowance for Certain Law Enforcement Officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-21-2. Subsistence Allowance for Certain Law Enforcement Officers.
(a)(1) Any law enforcement officer of the State of Alabama who is employed by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission, the Alabama Securities Commission, the State Port Authority and probation and parole officers of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, fire marshals of the Department of Insurance, any investigator employed by the Alabama Ethics Commission, any investigator employed by a district attorney on a full-time basis, any investigator employed by the Office of the Attorney General, the marshal or any deputy marshal of the state appellate court, correctional officers of the Department of Corrections, and any law enforcement officer assigned to the Investigations Division of the Department of Revenue or to the Department of Mental Health shall receive a subsistence allowance of twelve dollars ($12) for each working day of a pay period while engaged in the performance of the duties as a law enforcement officer. This allowance shall be in addition to all other compensation, expenses, and allowances provided those officers.
(2) Beginning on October 1, 2019, subsistence pay shall be paid to each law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of the duties as a law enforcement officer for a period of four or more hours within a consecutive 24-hour period of time.
(b) The subsistence allowance shall not be subject to any income or other taxes levied by the State of Alabama.
(c) The subsistence allowance to law enforcement officers at the Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission shall be paid from the Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Fund and the subsistence allowance paid to Securities Commission Officers shall be paid from the Securities Commission Fund.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 36-21-2
What does Code of Alabama § 36-21-2 cover?
Section 36-21-2 ("Subsistence Allowance for Certain Law Enforcement Officers.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 36-21-2?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 36-21-2" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.
How does Alabama § 36-21-2 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alabama can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Alabama.